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Now that summer in indeed here and temps have been in the low 90's things seem to slow down as far as birdwatching at the marsh...but being adventurous lol, I like to try and visit when I have a preferred subject to photograph that I know is available to take pics of. Lately its been the Belted Kingfisher..but it does not always cooperate and you better be ready for your chance.
Only got one good shot today of the BK, they were keeping to the tree's the whole time and the other shots I took were not good enough to post.
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Sheldon's Follies Summer 2010
Lately I head straight to the beach section of the marsh as there are tons of bait fish hopping at the surface of the water and that's probably why the Kingfishers have taken up residence here with all the food that's available to them.
Today I got to observe Caspian Terns diving for fish and was able to capture some shots. There were groups of them coming and going and at times they all start to squawk at once and it gets pretty loud.
Hi Burd. Once again, a wonderful beginning to your summer thread. Well caught, those photos of the diving Caspian Tern and yes, the plumage on the Egret is beautifully highlighted.
Great job Burd! Love the preening shot!
Yes, a great job for sure. The Kingfisher is just beautiful and what an exciting moment to watch the Tern fishing-great job on this beauty. I really loved the preening one too-hope you're framing that one.
Thx all! I would really like to have been able to frame the preening shot but wanted a little less foilage...but who knows I may yet..it was the first time that bird decided to preen close by.
Oh wow....those last 2 shots of the egret are really nice Burd!
I think the foilage just enhances your bird. Be proud of this one. I haven't had a good chance to get one like this yet, but my day will come.
I think the foilage just enhances your bird. Be proud of this one. I haven't had a good chance to get one like this yet, but my day will come.
I was delighted about the preening taking place..and have several photo's but that one was the winner. I have taken at least 1000 pictures of that same Egret...like I said he is a "ham" and whats me to take his pic. lol I look forward to seeing him every time I go there. ;)
More from the Follies....
I mentioned there were lots of bait fish in the lake...Gizzard Shad is mostly what the birds are after. It has been really hot for a good month now and the warmer water temps get fish to be really active. This shot is a tiny group of Ring-billed Gull's.. out of the hundreds that were feeding.
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